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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 15, 2017

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Pam Williams posted an update

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Hi to my heart friends ,I had my avr 17 months ago I thought everything regarding my heart was going really well I was unable to complete my cardio rehab as my left knee gave up on me so I had a new knee 11 weeks ago all going reasonably... Read more.

Marie Myers

Try not to be discouraged. I think a trace leak may be common. Hopefully others who know more will respond and let us know.

Civita Fahey

Pam I'm sorry to hear about that..I know how we all fear our checkups. But,if your cardiologist said not to worry, try not to. I know its hard.. I worry about everything.. keepy your spirits up .. we are here to listen

Helen Daw

Hi Pam, I am 3 months post op and I know I will never stop worrying, but I have to have faith and trust in my doctors that they did everything right. And if something went wrong, I still will have faith that they will fix it. Trust your doctors... Read more.

Steve Farthing

My cardiologist said leaks are so common that for example the tricuspid valve leaks on over 70% of the population and does not mean there is a problem if there is a slight leak.

Dorothea Sautter

Hi Pam, I had AVR 6 months ago and was told a few weeks later during my ultrasound check-up that I had a slight leak. I was so disappointed at first, because I had thought that after I got a new valve, everything would be perfect. The cardiologist told me... Read more.

Rose Madura

Hi Pam. I know it can be hard NOT to worry, but try not to worry. I had a leaky heart most of my life and didn't need surgery until age 59 so a "miniscual" leak should be no cause for concern.

Pam Williams

Thank you Dorothea, Rose, and Steve for your reassuring comments it's good to hear from and you have put my mind at rest I didn't realise this could possibly happen we are so lucky to have this site to reach out to when we need to hear from people who... Read more.

Pam Williams posted an update

8 years ago (November 21, 2017)

It's amazing to think this time a year ago today I received my new tissue valve, I am so grateful to my wonderful surgeon, today I had lunch with a lovely lady I befriended whilst in hospital she also had valve replacement same day as me ,we raised a glass... Read more.

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Bonnie Stone-Hope

Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you are doing great!

Laura Shepherd

Happy Anniversary!

Meredith Bray

Happy Birthday! Eat Cake!

Lilly Black

Happy anniversary and congratulations! Cheers, Pam! ðŸ¥‚âœŒï¸

Pam Williams

Thank you ladies for your good wishes, Meredith I remember you were the 1st person who welcomed me to this site as a newby thank you. Pam

Rose Madura

Happy Anniversary!

Pam Williams posted an update

9 years ago (February 28, 2017)

Hi to all you brave people, I had my avr 3 months ago I now have a bovine valve a perimount magna i was initially offered a tavi a big decision but i asked my surgeon if he were me which would he go for and without hesitation he said... Read more.

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